What is the current water temperature in Holyhead?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Holyhead?

As of now, in Holyhead, the water temperature is 16.18°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Holyhead

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Holyhead. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

61.1

°F

July 30, 13:35

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

61.3°F

Tomorrow:

61.1°F

Sunrise:

05:31

Sunset:

21:18

Day Length:

15 h. 47 min.

Holyhead in August

Minimum:

47.0°F

Average:

49.0°F

Maximum:

50.6°F

Sea water temperature in Holyhead today

As of now, in Holyhead, the water temperature is 61.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 56.7°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 61.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Holyhead

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 16	60.5°F	58.2°F	58.6°F
Jul 17	60.6°F	58.2°F	58.6°F
Jul 18	60.5°F	58.9°F	58.8°F
Jul 19	60.9°F	58.8°F	58.8°F
Jul 20	60.2°F	58.4°F	58.8°F
Jul 21	60.2°F	58.5°F	59.0°F
Jul 22	60.2°F	58.4°F	58.9°F
Jul 23	60.1°F	58.3°F	58.9°F
Jul 24	60.0°F	59.0°F	59.1°F
Jul 25	61.0°F	58.9°F	59.2°F
Jul 26	60.3°F	59.6°F	59.5°F
Jul 27	60.3°F	59.6°F	59.4°F
Jul 28	60.2°F	60.1°F	59.4°F
Jul 29	61.3°F	59.4°F	59.5°F
Jul 30	61.1°F	59.6°F	59.4°F
Jul 31	61.1°F	59.9°F	59.4°F
Aug 1	61.2°F	60.1°F	59.5°F
Aug 2	61.4°F	60.4°F	59.7°F
Aug 3	61.4°F	60.2°F	59.7°F
Aug 4	61.5°F	60.9°F	59.8°F
Aug 5	61.5°F	60.9°F	59.8°F
Aug 6	61.7°F	60.5°F	60.0°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Holyhead by month

In an average year, Holyhead offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Holyhead was recorded on September 7, 2023, reaching a 63.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 9, 2018, dipping to 43.0°F. The average readings by season are 48.6°F in Winter, 48.5°F in Spring, 58.0°F in Summer, and 57.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Caernarfon	62.7°F	19mi
Bangor	62.6°F	21mi
Conwy	65.1°F	33mi
Douglas	60.4°F	59mi
Aberystwyth	64.9°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Holyhead